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Never Leave This Type Of Kitchen Appliance Plugged In Before A Storm

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Thunderstorms are dangerous weather events, particularly because of the lightning which can damage or break certain appliances in your kitchen.

The Familiar Mammals That Emerged During The Age Of The Dinosaurs

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Most of us imagine the age of the dinosaurs with huge lizards, but many mammals also roamed Earth back then, including the ancestor of these animals.

The Red Lightning You'll Never See Has A Mysterious Science

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0000

Lightning is one of the most awe-inspiring atmospheric phenomenon, but there are some types of lightning that you have probably never even glimpsed.

A Giant Species Could Hold The Secret For Extending Human Lifespans

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Increasing human lifespans is a hot topic, but the secret might actually come from another species, which had entirely exceeded scientists' expectations.

Scientists Finally Spotted An Underwater Ross Seal And It Couldn't Be Cuter

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Ross seals are among their kind, and they've= been photographed underwater for the first time. However, relatively little is known about the elusive animal.

Common Plants That Could Be Attracting Wasps To Your Garden

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Even though wasps are an integral part of the environment, no one wants them near their house, but their choice of flower could be attracting them.

The Freshwater Animal That's Unsettlingly Dangerous

staff@sciencing.com (George Hale) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:25:00 +0000

Humans evolved to live on land, thus, whenever we enter the water we're at a distinct disadvantage, particularly when it comes to this creature.

This Dangerous Fungus Can Make You Sick (And It Might Be Spreading To Your Backyard)

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

When you think of fungal infections, you probably think of itchy feet, but they can be a lot worse than that, and they me be becoming more common.

Why America's 'Little Patagonia' Is In Serious Danger

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

Tucked in the slopes of California's Sierra Nevada mountains is a region known as 'Little Patagonia,' and it could be in trouble from climate change.

The Tiny Mammal Scientists Dropped Onto A Volcano Surprised Everyone

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

When volcanoes erupt and ecosystems are under threat, most people wouldn't think of calling in a garden pest for help, but most people are wrong.

The World's Only Shoreless Sea Is Full Of Aquatic Life

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

This strange sea is the only one without a shoreline, but that doesn't mean it's devoid of life. It provides a uniquely beneficial home to many species.

The Surprising Way Scientists Used Condoms In A New Experiment

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Condoms have a surprising number of different uses, including their odd place in research, allowing scientists to make all new discoveries out in nature.

Scientists Can't Quite Believe What Was Found Under One Of The World's Oldest Trees

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

While studying the ancient trees of Chile's rainforests, scientists discovered a hidden, underground world that's actually vital to the ecosystem's survival.

What Happens When Fuel Depots Burn For Days After Airstrikes

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

The nature of modern warfare invariably leads to the targeting of fuel supplies, but what is the environmental cost of burning all that fuel?

Why Death By Box Jellyfish Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

staff@sciencing.com (Ing Wei Khor) — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

The box jellyfish is ethereally beautiful, but it's also a specialized predator with a venomous sting that's not only painful, but also hard to treat.

Why Death By Rabies Is One Of The Worst Ways To Die

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Being sick is never any fun, but coming down with a case of the rabies is the worst kind of sick you can be just because its death is so brutal.

What Iran's 'Black Rain' Could Do To The Human Body

staff@sciencing.com (Tiffany Betts) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:25:00 +0000

Air strikes on oil facilities in Iran have caused acid rain, otherwise known as "black rain," and the biological effects of that are rather concerning,

Antarctica's Ice Is Quietly Controlling More Than Scientists Once Thought

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:45:00 +0000

It's generally accepted that climate change causes Antarctic ice to melt, but you might be surprised to learn how that ice melt affects the climate.

The Strange Science Behind The Basement Smell Everyone Notices

staff@sciencing.com (Daniel Meagher) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:25:00 +0000

If you've been in a basement or two, you're probably familiar with that unique smell. That's jus a bit of biology in action, but also something you can combat.

This Scientist Has A Bold Prediction For The Next Dominant Animal Species

staff@sciencing.com (Robin Oliverio) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +0000

If we're not careful, then this whole thing we call the human race will come crashing down, but what sort of creature will rise to take our place?